Bones of the upper and lower limbs

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Humerus

The longest and largest bone of the upper limb

<p>The longest and largest bone of the upper limb</p>
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Radius

The smaller bone of the lateral side of the forearm

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Ulna

Longer than the radius and located on the medial side of the forearm

<p>Longer than the radius and located on the medial side of the forearm</p>
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Carpals

The 8 small bones within the carpus (wrist) joined to one another by ligaments

<p>The 8 small bones within the carpus (wrist) joined to one another by ligaments</p>
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Metacarpals

Located at the palm and consists of 5 bones

<p>Located at the palm and consists of 5 bones</p>
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Phalanges

Make up all five digits of the distal part of the hand and have 14 phalanges (bones)

<p>Make up all five digits of the distal part of the hand and have 14 phalanges (bones)</p>
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Femur

The thigh bone. the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the body

<p>The thigh bone. the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the body</p>
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Patella

The kneecap. A small triangular bone located anterior to the knee joint.

<p>The kneecap. A small triangular bone located anterior to the knee joint.</p>
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Tibia

The shin bone. The larger, medial, weight-bearing bone of the leg.

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Fibula

Parallel and lateral to the tibia, but smaller. Helps stabilize the ankle joint.

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Tarsals

Has seven bones located at the tarsus (ankle)

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Metatarsals

Make up all 5 digits on the foot and consists of 5 bones